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SEEDS OF TRUTH 



Mrs. Alma F. Callkotte 



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THE composition of these few poems was 
suggested to my mind while medita- 
ting upon the principles taught in the 
words of our Saviour: "Render unto 
Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and unto 
God the things that are God's." 

May the spirit of the author and the finisher 
of our faith direct the mind and influence the 
heart of each reader in such a manner as to 
awaken a longing desire for the enjoyment of 
that s\veet freedom which in Christ Jesus 
alone is found. 

Should this little book prove a means in 
God's hands of saving one soul, the author will 
one day thank God that her labor was not in 
vain. 




MRS. ALMA F. CALLICOTTE 



SKETCH OF AUTHOR'S LIFE. 

CHAPTER I. 
Childhood. 

I was born in Butler County, Iowa, March 29, 
18G3. Three years later my father— J. Brown- 
purchased a farm five miles south of Hampton 
City; this I remember as my childhood's home. 
Here it was that the sunlight of love shed its 
golden rays over the morning of my life. 

On reaching my fifth summer, manifesting: 
an unusual interest in books for a child of that 
age, it was with a mingled feeling of pride and 
joy that I received the title, schoolgirl. For 
three years my life was one of pleasure and 
happiness, almost without alloy; but I was. 
to early learn that the pleasures of this life 
are fleeting. At eight years of age my eyes 
began to trouble me, and two years later I 
was compelled to give up school on account 
of the failure of my sight. At fourteen years 
of age, the last hope of having my vision re- 
stored being blighted, I entered the college 
for the education of the blind, at Vinton, Iowa, 
where in my sixteenth year I lost my sight 
entirely. 

That my readers may know how the good- 
ness and mercy of God delivered me, I will 
relate what occurred one morning in the spring 
of 1877. Up to this time, I had never looked 
upon the condition of my eyes as being serious. 
On this particular day, while standing in the 
front room doorway, peering out on the fresh 
verdure, the almost overwhelming thought of 



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a future darkness burst upon me. "I will never 
see the trees again!" I exclaimed. In vain 
my parents tried to comfort me; father, 
mother, home; yea, God, Himself, were for a 
time forgotten. If my memory serves aright 
the conflict lasted between four and five hours. 
Having been brought up in the fear and admon- 
ition of the Lord — self being exhausted — I re- 
membered God. In my distress I called upon 
the Lord and he heard me. The battle was 
fought, the victory won in the name of the 
Captain of our salvation. I promised my 
Heavenly Father, if he would be my strength, 
never to murmur or complain because of my 
laffliction. No sooner was the burden rolled 
upon the Burden Bearer than peace, such as 
this world can never give, took possession of 
my very being. Pains, which no physician's 
liniment may reach, are alleviated when we 
respond to the precious invitation, "Come unto 
me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and 
I will give you rest." I will here quote, as a 
personal testimony, the language of the poet: 
"No darkness have we who in Jesus abide. 

The light of the world is Jesus; 
We walk in the light when we follow our guide, 

The light of the world is Jesus." 

One who has learned by sweet experience 
the meaning of these lines is also ready to 
extend the invitation: 

"Come to the light, 'Tis shining for thee; 
Sweetly the light has dawned upon me; • 

Once I was blind, but now I can see, 

The light of the world is Jesus." 

I have given to the public the foregoing in- 
formation for no other purpose than to testify 



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to the goodness of God, who says to me, just 
as truly as He said to Paul, "My grace is suf- 
ficient for thee." 

I would by no means convey the idea that 
physical darkness is a thing to be desired. 
Physical blindness is not of itself good. The 
Bible does not say all things are good; but 
it does say, "All things work together for good 
to them that love God." I love my Heavenly 
Father; and he, according to His promise, is 
causing my affliction to work for me "A far 
more exceeding and eternal weight of glory." 
Eye-sight is a blessing which I fear many do 
not appreciate as they should. Hoping to bene- 
fit others, I will state the primary cause of my 
affliction: In early childhood I was the pos- 
sessor of unusually strong eyes. When, with 
my schoolmates, in order to prove my eyes 
stronger than theirs, I would often look directly 
at the sun," without shading the eyes. Such 
practice, together with excessive reading by 
lamplight, proved fatal. Patents, beware! 
Children, take warning! Never look directly 
at the sun, for in so doing you may injure 
one of Heaven's richest blessings — your eye- 
sight. Several years were spent in total dark- 
ness before I ascertained what did the mis- 
chief. What a loving. Heavenly Father to for- 
give his wayward children and supply the sun- 
light of His love. 



10 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

SCHOOL DAYS , COME AGAIN. 

CHAPTER II. 

It was about the time of my experience, as 
recorded in Chapter I, that my father met with 
financial loss. The old farm passed into other 
hands; my parents started West for the pur- 
pose of seeking another home. "Uncle Sam," 
making the most liberal offer, the sunny plains 
of Kansas became their place of residence. 

Before leaving Iowa the question concerning 
my education arose. It was decided that I 
should enter the Vinton Institute for the blind. 
The following September every necessary prep- 
aration for my departure having been made, I 
said goodbye to loved ones and bid adieu to 
my childhood's home; my sister, Sadie, ac- 
companied me on my first trip to Vinton, re- 
maining there three days, after which I was 
left alone with strangers. I was delighted with 
my new school surroundings and associates; 
of course I had an attack of, not typhoid fever^ 
but home sickness. This soon wore away, how- 
ever, and I settled down to my studies, more 
determined than ever to obtain at least an 
ordinary education. 

During the four previous years of my life 
but little advancement was made. School op- 
portunities were now highly prized and school- 
days appreciated as never before. I remained 
at Vinton two years, spending the vacation 
with a married sister who lived near our old 
home. While there I composed the following 
poem and sent it to my relatives: 



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THE OLD HOME. 

On the bank of the creek, that old house still 

stands, 
Where I lived when in childhood's gay hours, 
By the meadow and grove where I used to 

rove 
And gather the beautiful flowers. 
How happy I was at the close of each day, 
"When the whippoorwill gaily was singing his 

lay, 
As the sun disappeared in the far distant west, 
When the day's work was finished and all were 

at rest. 

I've been thinking tonight of the days that are 
past. 

When I lived with my father and mother, 
Not a care did I know, when I used to go 

To school with my sister and brother. 
But those days are fled, as I before said; 

We are parted, I hope not forever; 
If on earth we ne'er meet, this thought is so 
sweet: 

We'll clasp hands beyond death's dark river. 

It is true, my dear sister no more we will meet 

At that house on the farm in old Franklin; 
For the farm is now sold to some stranger, I'm 
told. 

And our loved ones live far from dear Hamp- 
ton, 
Will such happy days ever be ours again. 

When we can meet father and mother? 
I sometimes think not, then I say, 'tis my lot 

To have all my earthly joys smother. 



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I passed by the house last summer, in June, 
The cherry and crab-apple trees were in bloom; 
And birds in the trees, both the robin and wren, 
Seemed to welcome me back to my old home 

again. 
I paused in the path leading down to the creek. 

The water still continued to flow 
Beneath its green banks and over the stones. 

The same as it did in the longtime ago. 

I sigh when I think of the past, but in vain, 

For I cannot recall those days back again; 

Oh, loved ones, where are you? Dear home of 

my youth — 
Once filled with happiness, goodness, and truth. 
Must I leave thee behind me and far away 

roam 
Into some distant country and find a new home? 
Forever farewell, though it causes deep pain, 
I never can visit the old home again. 

In the spring of seventy-nine I went from 
Vinton to the western part of Iowa, where the 
summer was spent with another sister — Mrs. 
Stewart, living near Vale in Crawford County. 
A third sister, who was an invalid, met me 
there, and we were intending to go together 
to our new home in Kansas; but she grew 
suddenly worse and became unable to travel. 
On June 15 she fell asleep to wake no more 
until the Resurrection Morn. 



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IN MEMORY OF ELLEN. 
ELLEN. 

All in the house, except myself, lie sweetly- 
sleeping; 
The clock strikes twelve, and breaks the 
silence of the night; 
The moon, so softly through my little window 
peeping. 
Across the bed reflects its silver light. 

One year ago death claimed a dear one from 
our number; 
She passed away while flowers were in 
bloom; 
We cannot wake her from that silent, breath- 
' less slumber; 
The green grass now is growing o'er her 
tomb. 

Again this summer night I seem to hear her 
singing 
The songs she used to sing in days of yore; 
Again I hear my darling sister's clear voice 
ringing; 
Oh, Ellen! Shall we never see thee more? 

Sometimes it seems just like a dream of sor- 
row, 

Which at dawn of day shall all be clear; 
That we shall wake upon the coming morrow. 

And find our long-lost sister, Ellen, here. 

Would I could deck her grave with choicest 
flowers, 



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And place an immortelle above her head; 
Would I could spend the solemn Sabbath hours 
Waiting there beside the silent dead! 

The twining rose-bush I could love and cherish, 
And watch its blossoms while they were in 
bloom, 
Though, like our darling, soon the rose would 
perish; 
Its bright leaves wither and decay upon her 
tomb. 

But, in a little while, we hope to meet thee, 
When the toilsome journey of this life is 
o'er. 

Oh, what a happy time in heaven to greet thee 
At home, beside the river's shining shore! 

Oh, to be there, and share sweet heaven's pleas- 



ures 



A crown to wear, and in our hands a harp! 

Ood will bestow all these unfading treasures; 

Good-bye! 'Tis but a little while we part. 

Early in the fall after our sister's death I 
journeyed alone from Iowa to Kansas. Be- 
tween two and three years had elapsed since 
the separation from my parents. That joyful 
home greeting I shall never forget, as I recall 
the happy moment when father lifted me from 
the carriage. 

I can but think how great will be the joy in 
Heaven when we meet to part no more. 

During the following winter quite a flock of 
the "Brown" birds hovered around the parent 
nest: Two sisters — Sadie and Alta, the young- 
est of the family; two brothers — C. C. and C. 



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L. Brown, together with my self-enjoyed home 
hospitality. Nothing has been said of the 
wide-awake little girl whom I will here intro- 
duce as Gertrude L. Day, a former schoolmate. 
Together Gert. and I, while on our way to 
school, would chase the pretty butterfly, or 
pluck the fragrant flowers which grew by the 
wayside; returning home we would walk hand 
in hand, happy in each others' love, never 
dreaming what the future had in store. Two 
years after our separation Gertie was thrown 
from a horse, receiving an injury which left 
her a cripple. Soon after my arrival from Iowa 
to Kansas I received a poem, entitled, "Al and 
I," with Gertie's name signed. These verses 
were misplaced and cannot be reproduced. 

GERT. AND I. 

In Answer to ''Al and I." 
Yes, well do I remember, Gert., 

Those happy days gone by, 
When hand in hand together, Gert. 

We chased the butterfly. 
We never dreamed of trouble, Gert, 

While wandering down the lane, 
I never thought of being blind, 

Or you of being lame. 
But, oh! the dear old school-house, Gert., 

We ne'er shall meet there more; 
With books in hand some other band 

Now enters at the door. 
But let us keep up courage, Gert., 

Let come and go what may; 
The storm will soon be over, Gert. — 

To fret it will not pay. 



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In the spring of '80 I entered the Wyandotte 
Institute for the Blind, finishing the course of 
studies in '85. While at Wyandotte I published 
m^ first pamphlet, called school poems, a por- 
tion of each vacation was spent in traveling, 
selling these poems and giving elocution reci- 
tals. In this v/ay I became self-supporting. 
One of our teachers in the Wyandotte school 
once said to the pupils: "If you could make 
three wishes and have them come to pass, I 
know the first wish of every one would be for 
sight. If I am right, hands up." Every hand 
was raised but mine. "Alma, what is there in 
this world you desire more than eyesight?" 
'T would wish that I might always be happy. 
I would rather be a happy blind person than to 
see and be miserable." True hapiDiness de- 
pends wholly upon spiritual discernment; this 
being true, physical blindness does not neces- 
sarily rob one of true happiness. 

The writer speaks from experience. It is 
a source of satisfaction to know that one, 
though blind, may be useful and can make a 
success of life. 

HOMESTEAD LIFE. 

CHAPTER III. 

Father having made final proof on home- 
stead, sold out, and in the summer of '86 moved 
from Osborn County to Sheridan County, that 
I might enter upon a homestead compaign. 
There, in the land of sod houses and dug-outs, 
I learned in a measure what pioneer life means. 
We located seven and one-half miles north of 
Buffalo Park, our nearest postoffice. Many 



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times Alta and I have walked to and from the 
Park in one day. I continued my elocution 
practice, remaining at home a sufficient length 
of time to meet the requirements of the home- 
stead law. I would then travel from place to 
place, sometimes reciting alone and again 
tra'ning the children of the town in songs and 
recitations that they might assist in my work. 

Though no fortune was accumulated, these 
efforts did not result in financial failure. One 
by one each member of the Brown family chose 
life companions and other homes were formed. 
When G. W. Brooks, of Plamville, took Alta 
from our midst I was the only child remaining 
at home. One evening, late in the fall, father 
and I went to spend an hour with a neighbor's 
family three-quarters of a mile away. We had 
been there but a few moments when father 
said: "Daughter, we had better start home at 
once. The clouds indicate an approaching 
storm." We had gone but a short distance 
when a piercing north wind struck us full in 
the face. For some time we hastened on in 
silence, then father spoke: "We ought to be 
nearing home; the moon is barely visible; 
the clouds are thickening fast. I am afraid I 
shall not be able to find the way." "Let us 
return," I replied. "Child, we are lost; I could 
no more find our way back than I could go 
home. The only thing now is to keep moving 
moderately so as not to wear out. Should our 
strength become exhausted we are sure to per- 
ish." "Father, I wish we were with mother or 
she with us; how dreadful for her to be left 
alone." "I am all but distracted," faltered the 



18 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

kind old man. These words seemed to arouse 
every spark of energy within me; courage on 
my part may save father's life, and so I asked 
in a cheerful voice: "Where is the moon?" 
"Over yonder, but it should be over there," he 
answered, raising my hand to indicate the 
direction. "Father, the moon is all right; let 
us turn, though we do have to face the wind, 
and go toward home." Turning, we moved 
along slowly at first, but soon father said: "I 
see a light ahead, though it may be miles 
away. It is our only chance." "Father, keep 
your eye on the light and walk fast before it 
disappears." 

We did not think of saving strength, but rushed 
ahead with all possible speed. At length, father 
said: "We can reach the house in safety. I 
wonder who lives here? Surely I have never 
seen this place before." As we approached the 
door he paused. "Well, child, how bewildered 
I have been. It is our own little home!" When 
we told mother what had happened she sank 
down in a chair, saying: "I am afraid that 
some of us will yet perish on these prairies." 

That one word "lost" is freightened with ter- 
rifying thoughts. 

God grant that I may never again be lost in 
time or to eternity. If we keep the eye of 
faith steadfast on the light of the world Christ 
Jesus, we shall reach our Father's house in 
safety, though the storms of life are raging 
sore. 

Notwithstanding the inconvenient features 
and many hardships of a newly-settled country 
my home in the antelope region was far more 
charming than city life. People frequen-tly 



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speak of the cold, bleak winds that sweep over 
the uninviting plains of Kansas; others dwell 
upon the hot waves whxh burn the blades of 
corn into a crisp. I have experienced both, but 
can truly say the Kansas plains are not only 
inviting but also productive of good. True, 
some have gone to Western Kansas and lost 
everything they possessed. I really believe 
they would have lost thir patience, but they 
had none to loose. Again, there are men who 
have made a fortune in that country. 

In July, '91. I proved up on my homestead; 
fatlier's death cccurr ng on the 12th day of 
the saniG r.ionth and two weeks before. Eighty 
acres of the land I deeded to mother, for she 
and father bad shared their all with me. After 
father's death mother went to make her home 
with Mrs. Stewart, who was then living in 
Colorado City. Had I been left alone to meet 
the stern realities of life, the future would 
have been indeed a lonely road, but Chapter IV 
v.'!]l show that such was not to be. 



20 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

FURTHER WEST. 

CHAPTER IV. 

May 23, 1890, I was married to F. M. Calli- 
cotte, of Carneiro, Kansas. Mr. Callxotte was 
of Indiana birth, and when twelve years old 
he emigrated with his parents to Page County, 
Iowa. August 10, 18G1, he enlisted in the army, 
serving as one of the "boys in blue" four years. 
On the 3rd of July, 18G3, Generals Grant and 
Pemberton met under the shade of an oak 
tree to arrange terms for the surrender of 
Vicksburg. Though not recorded in history 
this entire tree was taken by our Union soldier 
boys, who, with their pocket knives, carved 
many kinds of keepsakes. Mr. Callicotte's 
memento was a ring, of which I will speak 
later on. 

At the close of the war he was married to 
Miss Harriet Elizabeth Philpot, of Hawleyvlle, 
Iowa. August IG, 1884, his wife died and he 
was left with seven children, four of which 
were dependent upon him for support. The 
three older children were able to assist their 
father in bearing the responsibilities of home. 
He kept the family together until one by one 
they chose to go for themselves. When we 
were contemplating marriage Mr. Callicotte 
said to me one day: "You need a companion — 
one that you can lean upon — and I need words 
of comfort and encouragement, just such as I 
feel sure you can give. All I have to offer is 
a willing heart to share life's joys and sorrows 
with you." "Frank," I ansv/ered, "you surely 
know the responsib'lities of married life. You 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 21 

are not going into this blind, if I am. Firmly 
believing we can live happily together I ac- 
cept your offer." More than thirteen years 
have passed since this conversation took place; 
but all I ask is that I may journey on to the 
end of time with the one I love. 



THE CHERISHED RING. 

'Tis not a costly diamond band 
Which simply ornaments the hand 

Of worldly pride 

Of wealth and vanity. 
F. M. presented it to me — 
This cherished ring of sixty-three; 

How sv/ift we glide 

Adown the stream of time. 
The sturdy oak from vv^hence it come 
Bequeathed to it a v/orld-w'de fame; 

We'll ne'er forget 

The grand, majestic oak. 
No sentimental romance lies 
Within the circle of this prize; 

Behold! 'tis set 

With pr.ecious gems of thought. 
Terms of surrender once were made 
Beneath that oak tree's lending shade; 

Hail, forest king! 

In memory ever dwell! 
Brave soldiers clad in army blue 
Then did what modern people do — 
Secured a souvenir, you see, 
Trunk roots and branches of that tree 
Were taken by our Union boys 
And fashioned into curious toys 



22 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

And future watcli-fob charms. 
From thence this ring derived its b'rth — 
Material of little worth, 
But valued more than jewels rare, 
Euch as our sons and daughters wear, 

These costly ornaments. 
Vicksburg surrendered- July 4; 
To veterans grey there's nothing more 

Need's to be said. 
They bear in mind the honored name 
Of U. S. Grant — how smoke and flame, 

Powder and lead 

Proclaimed the battle on. 
, Not for the acorn oak they fought, 
Vicksburg to gain they daily sought — 

Held by the rebel foe. 
Today these veteran men recall 
The carbine and the musket ball 

Of long ago. 
Yes, comrades, let the memory fly 
On wings of time — the day's gone by; 
But deeper thoughts more sacred far 
Than weapons of a carnal war 

Should fill the heart. 
Fight the good fight and let it be 
From sin to set each captive free — 

And love impart. 

We soon disposed of our Kansas home, pre- 
ferring to locate in Colorado. December 28, 
^^2, a baby girl came to our home. Our little 
daughter, who will soon be twelve years old, 
is more to us than her name Halo implies. 
A second blessing was realized on March 25, 
1900, by the arrival of a baby boy. Ball and 
strings, hammer and nails, together with chairs 



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23 



converted into horses, are coiistr-iit reminders 
that Paul is no girl. The question is often 
asked: "Mrs. Callicotte, how can you get along 
with your children?" How could I get along 
without thexn? would be a much harder ques- 
tion to answer. Two eyes blue and two eyes 
brown on the constant lookout for mamma's 
welfare is somethng that only a parent with- 
out eyes can fully appreciate. 




PAUL MARION CALLICOTTE 



24 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

I am becoming familiar with a catalogue of 
questions often presented in our canvassing 
work, and will here endeavor to give a satis- 
factory answer to each one of them. Quetions 
one and two: The cause and duration of my 
affliction has been fully set forth in the fore- 
going pages of this book. Questions three and 
four: Is this your husband? Why cannot he 
support you? He can and has. I would not 
canvass from house to house with a man whose 
fidelity had not been tested by years of willing 
toil. No woman of merit can sit in idleness 
and be content; health and happiness are at 
stake. The only thng that can save her from 
becoming a miserable dispeptic is every-day 
activity, mixed with fresh air and sunshine. 
A do-nothing life began to tell on me. Oh, that 
I might once again be useful! Prior to my 
marriage I had never learned to do housework; 
my husband said: "You need not begin it 
now." But something must take the place of 
nothing. Fancy work had ever been distaste- 
ful, besides it did not give the needed exercise; 
therefore, little by little I learned to busy my- 
self about the house. Indoor work was far 
better than idleness; but I longed for out- 
door exercise. I had composed quite a number 
of new poems. These, with a brief sketch of 
my life, were prepared for publication. In the 
winter of '90 my second book, "Seeds of Truth," 
was published. In the spring I asked Mr. Calli- 
cotte to spend the summer canvassing with me 
in the mountains. Halo was then four years 
old. In a few years we desired to put her in 
school, which would necessitate my staying 
at home. Mr. Callicotte consented to go with 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 25 

me and scatter "Seeds of Truth." Many times 
we met with those who looked upon him as 
being a worthless fellow, unwilling to work, 
leading me around that I might make the liv- 
ing. When an explanation was given the ma- 
jority viewed our work in its true light. Thus 
"Seeds of Truth" were day after day falling 
upon fertile soil, and will, I trust, bring forth 
an abundant harvest. March 3, 1897, my 
mother fell asleep in Jesus, after a long ill- 
ness and many weeks of suffering. The last 
three years of her life were spent with Mrs. 
Brooks, of Fort Collins, Colo. The summer of 
Halo's sixth birthday she and I canvassed in 
Loveland, Colo., Mr. Callicotte working on a 
farm seven miles from town. In October we 
moved to Fort Collins, where we started Halo 
to school. In three years she had reached the 
iifth grade, but being of a nervious tempera- 
ment it was thought best to let her rest a year 
or two. Last August my husband for the sec- 
ond time left farm work and again we entered 
the canvassing field together. This little vol- 
ume, "Seeds of Truth," revised and enlarged, 
has its mission. That God will bless the truths 
contained herein, to the salvation of many, is 
our prayer. 

Mrs. Alma F. Brown Callicotte. 



26 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TO 
MEN. 

Time — "There is a land of pure delight."" 

The Angel of the Lord appeared 

To Shepherds on the plain, 
"Announce the birth of Christ the Lord!" 

List to the sweet refrain! 
Glory to God! A Saviour born! 

Right doing to fulfill: 
Yes, peace on earth, the Angels sing, 

And unto men Good-Will. 

When Christ was born the Wise Men came- 

Those Wise Men from afar: 
They studied well the prophecies — 

Were guided by a star. 
Thus, full of faith, they journeyed on — 

Those humble men of old: 
They found the Babe in Bethlehem: 

Presented gifts of gold. 

He lived a holy, sinless life. 

That Child of Galilee; 
A conqueror through faith in God 

To ransom you and me. 
"I go away — but come again," 

His promises are true; 
He comes in righteousness to reign 

When all things are made new. 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 27 

LIFE'S BREAD AND WATER. 

Tune — "Stand up, stand up, for Jesus." 

Forth from the Father's presence, 

The Scriptures to unfold. 
Came Christ, the world's Redeemer, 

By prophecies foretold. 
Our body is the temple 

Where Jesus loves to dwell: 
Arise, and bid Him enter — 

He doeth all things well. 

To heal the broken-hearted. 

The Son, annointed, came — 
Deliverance to the captives — 

To preach in Jesus' name. 
The blind in Christ believing 

Their sight restored shall be: 
To all who seek the Saviour 

He g'-ves sweet liberty. 

The bread of life from Heaven 

Is sent to all below: 
Forevery one that thirsteth 

Life's waters freely flow. 
This bread and water given 

From Heaven's gracious store. 
Shall satisfy your hunger 

And ye shall thirst no more. 



28 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

GOD'S TRUTH IS MARCHING ON. 

Tune — "John Brown's body." 

The Saviour in the wilderness did battle for 

the right, 
When the tempter came before Him as an 

Angel of the light, 
But he yielded not to Satan on the point of 

appetite — 

God's truth will never fail. 

Chorus — 

Grlory, glory, hallelujah; 
Glory, glory, hallelujah; 
Glory, glory, hallelujah; 

God's truth is marching on. 

"If thou be the son of God command these 

stones be bread!" 
When the Son of Man did hunger this to Him 

the tempter said. 
The Saviour trusted not to self but with His 

Father plead — 

God's truth will never fail. 

Chorus — 

When the enemy surrounds us we may con- 
quer every sin. 

In the strength of our Redeemer if we'll only 
trust in Him. 

He met the foe upon the field — the victory 
did win — 

God's truth will never fail. 

Chorus — 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 2» 

THE BEST OF FOOD. 

Tune — "He Loves Me, Too." 

I'm going to sing a little song 

Of what is good to eat; 
'Tis different kinds of grains and nuts, 

And fruits with juices sweet. 
I am a vegetarian — 

My fortune is good health — 
I'm sure I would not give it up 

For all your golden wealth. 

CHORUS. 

Yes, fruits and grains and nuts for me. 
They are the best of food; 

The Father did create them all good! 
And then pronounced them good! 

I love to see the little lamb 

And playful bossy calf; 
They look at me so cunningly 

I almost think they laugh. 
How sad to say, when they are grown. 

Men drive them to the shop. 
Where they are slain and sold for meat- 
Called beef and mutton-chop. 

My heart is gay, my work is light. 

My play, I, too, enjoy; 
Fruits, grains and nuts I recommend 

, For every girl and boy. 
We'll eat the apple, oranges. 

The plum and juicy pear; 
Peaches and grapes v/:th grains and nuts. 

A wholesome bill of fare. 



■40 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

WHAT SHALL WE DRINK? 

Tune — "Marching through Georgia." 

Water, pure, our drink shall be, we are a tem- 
perance band — 

Voices shall unite as one and echo through the 
land. 

We'll sign the pledge and wear the badge — for 
temperance take a stand — 

While we go marching to Zion. 

Chorus — 

Hurrah, hurrah, we'll drink the water pure — 

Good health, good health we know it will se- 
cure — 

Then heat or cold, let come what will, we're 
ready to endure — 

While we go marching to Zion. 

Many children in their homes with hearts so 
light and free, 

Oft are turned from virtue's path by just one 
cup of tea. 

Refuse it firmly, girls and boys, wherever you 
may be, 

While we go marching to Zion. 

Chorus — 

Coffee is a poison, too. when tempted, answer 
"No," 

Habits formed in early life are sure to stronger 
grow. 

Then let the coffee cup alone — consider it a 
foe — 

While we go marching to Zion. 

Chorus — 

Cherry wine a rosy red may sparkle in the 
light, 

Promptly turn from such away — the end there- 
of is night. 

L.et not the soul a slave become — stand nobly 
for the right — 

While we go marching to Zion. 

Chorus — 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 31 

CHILDREN, COME TO JESUS. 

I am a very little maiden, 

But the little children, Jesus said, 
May come unto him and He will bless them 

Place his hand upon each head. 



Chorus- 



Come to Jesus, little children, 
He will never bid a child depart. 

He will take us in His arms and bless us 
Fill with love and joy each heart. 

I am like a little tender rosebud— 
But you know each flower grows: 

Thus the minds of children will develop 
As his love our Saviour shows. 



Chorus- 



Earthly parents love their little children- 
Jesus' love is greater worth — 

It is flowing for his own in Heaven, 
And extends to all on earth. 



Chorus- 



32 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

GOD'S V/ORD MAY GUIDE. 

No creeds, no disciplines propel 

A living faith, this message swell; 

The law of liberty is giv'n 

To guide the wanderer's feet to heav'n. 

Hearers and doers here below 

Shall all its strength and beauty know; 

No creed, no creed, except God's word 

Religious Kberty preferred. 

"Come unto Me, I am the way, 

The lamp that lighteth unto day; 

An invitation rich and true 

I freely offer unto you;" 

Thus pleads the Saviour: "Sinner, come, 

Believe, receive; I'll guide thee home; 

Tread not thy wand'ring, wayward path — 

I'll intercede in thy behalf." 

When I resolved Christ's call to heed, 

I thought, no discipline, no creed, 

Shall lead me through this world of strife; 

God's word shall be my guide through life; 

Within His church my home shall be 

Through ages of eternity; 

This song of praise shall ever swell — 

He ransomed me from sin. and hell. 

Thus in the name of Christ our Lord, 
According to His Holy Word, 
I was baptized — an outward sign 
Of God's love in this heart of mine. 
That I may glorify His name 
Who on the cross was put to shame. 
And all the sins of men did bear; 
This is my earnest daily prayer. 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

Spirit of truth, oh. life divine, 
May all thy promises be mine; 
May living faith in me abide. 
And God's word ever be thy guide; 
Then all the snares in vain shall be 
To lead me, Father, far from Thee. 
For nothing can Thy promise break- 
Keep me, I ask, for Jesus' sake. 



THE CREATION. 

The glories of creation. 

So wonderfully great. 
Speak of a lov'ng Father 

Who did all things create; 
He breathed upon the waters. 

He spake and there was light, 
He measured out the darkness, 

Called forth the day and night. 

The firmanent created, 

He formed the land and seas; 
Grass and herbs sprang into life 

And fruit-producing trees ; 
Sun, moon and stars appearing. 

Afforded earth her light, — 
The greater ruled by day, 

The lesser ruled by night. 

Creeping things throughout the land. 

The cattle, beast and bird 
Lived, moved, and were created 

By power of God's word. 
When all these things were finished 

According to His plan, 
In the image of His Son 

The Lord created man. 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

And placed him in the garden 

'Mid fruits and blossoms rare, 
Made woman for his help-meet — 

They were a sinless pair. 
The six days' work was ended, 

The seventh day, God blessed. 
And sanctified His Sabbath. 

Therein is holy rest. 

Remember thou the Sabbath, 

And it shall ever bring 
Thoughts of creative power 

And Christ your coming King. 
Now let creation's antiiem 

From every tongue be heard; 
All things the Father did create 

And keeps them by His word. 



GOD'S MEMORIAL OF CREATION. 

The fourth commandment — few can tell 
Just how it reads, — ring out a bell; .- 
The seventh day, God's day of rest. 
Our Lord did sanctify and bless; 
In heaven-born beauty let it shine. 
An emblem of His power divine; 
Memorial of creation's day 
To all who will His law obey. 

Thy Kingdom come; then all shall dwell 
Safe, safe at home, — still chimes the bell; 
In triumph, Christ in glory come. 
And let the Father's will be done, — 
Blot out all sin, yea, end all strife; 
Give to the pure eternal life. 
Redemption's song shall swell, shall swell, 
When in the earth, made new, we dwell. 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 35 

Was it the music of the bell 

While ringing did this precept tell- 

Or does the Father to us say: 

"The Sabbath is the seventh day-" 

Full well we know these words were given 

By one who made the earth and heaven; 

The Sabbath comes a heavenly dower — 

Memorial of creative power. 

Then, if you v/ould Christ's kingdom share, 

Remember the disciple's prayer 

That all the precepts of God's will, 

The Saviour may in you fulfill. 

We are not duty bound to feast 

Upon the words of pope or priest; — 

The fourth commandment does not say 

That Sunday is the Sabbath day. 



A NEW HOiYIE. 

Many years have passed in sailing 

Through life's ocean's playful foam; 
Still the memory wanders backward 

To my childhood's happy home; 
But the heart has ceased to sorrow 

For those scenes in days of yore; 
Now the eye of faith beholdeth, 

Richer treasures on before. 

Every present moment bringeth 

Duties pleasant to perform; 
Thus with thankful heart I labor 

Fearing not the threatening storm. 
Though the cloud of persecution 

To my vision now appears, 
I shall reach that promised haven 

Lasting a-5 eternal years. 



36 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

Here is no abiding city; 

But I look for one to come; 
And I praise the Heavenly Father 

For that promised future home. 
Here from place to place I wander, 

As life's voyage I pursue; 
But my bark shall reach the harbor. 

In the glorious earth made new. 

I rejoce in tribulation, 

Trusting in the Holy Word; 
Thanks to God, who alv/ays causeth 

Me to triumph in the Lord. 
Soon these light afflictions ended, 

We shall meet no more to roam, 
There to praise our dear Redeemer, 

In our happy Eden home. 

When the Tree of Life is given, 

Where the living waters gleam, 
I shall taste its fruits delicous, 

Drink of that life-giving stream; 
Though sweet childhood's home is cher- 
ished, 

Yet the present moments bring 
Joys surpassing bygone hours, 

As of future bliss I sing. 

Thus the past, the present, future 

Linked together all the way, 
Brighter grows the Christian's pathway, 

E'en unto the perfect day. 
Peace and joy lend consolation. 

Faith and hope bring perfect bliss; 
In life's loom each pilgrim weaving 

Robes of Jesus' righteousness. 



I 

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SEEDS OF TRUTH. 37 \ 

\ 

Now from glory unto glory, I 

And from faith to faith we go, j 

Adding courage, knowledge, wisdom, ! 

While in grace we daily grow. ; 

When the sowing and the reaping ; 

Of this transient life are past, i 

We shall with the dear Redeemer \ 

Reach our heavenly home at last. ■ 

Let the living Word renew us. 

Comfort, strengthen every day, . I 

When the Lord to earth returning, ] 
Former things shall pass away; 

Praise His name! Yes, sing hosanna! '■ 

We shall enter heaven's dome. 
Sons of God, heirs of the kingddfn — 

Ah, the glories of that home! 



EARTH'S GREATEST HERO. 

Listen, my children, and you shall hear 
Of a wonderful rider — not Paul Revere — 
Who mounted his steed to sound forth an 

alarm. 
While hastening onward past village and farm. 
No; 'f-s a rider seeking not worldly fame. 
Though of rdyal descent — Christ Jesus, by 
name. 

Gentle, serene this h^ro, amd pure, 
His enemies' safety rode he to secure; 
Wonderful rider on a colt, thus we read. 
Noted not for beauty nor swiftness of speed; 
Thus into Jerusalem, humble and meek, 
Christ journeyed one day our redemption to 
seek. 



38 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

Onward he rode; hosannas were sung, 

And over his pathway, palm branches were 

flung ; 
A cross there awaited, not worldly renown; 
Though King of that nation they thought him 

to crown, 
The just for the unjust himself freely gave, 
To purchase our pardon — redeem from the 

grave. 

"Blessed is He who cometh," they cry, 

"In the name of the Lord!" — but Jesus must 

die; 
The plan of redemption was centered in Him; 
He was the Redeemer from sorrow and sin. 
No rider was ever so valiant and brave 
As He, meek and lowly, almighty to save. 

We sing the praises of Paul Revere, 
And of Sheridan's ride we so often hear; 
On such heroes depended our nation's weal; 
We remember the ride of Jennie McNiel, 
Their bravery exalted o'er land and o'er sea; 
But where is the hero of blue Galilee? 

Listen, children, the story is true; 
Though often repeated, it ever seems new; 
His ride to the city accomplished at length, 
In the garden alone, Christ pleaded for 

strength; 
All those who were with Him had fallen asleep, 
Unable with Jesus that sad watch to keep. 

Wonderful love! again we repeat, 
How cruel nails pierced both his hands and 
his feet; 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 39 

'Midst thunders and lightnings, midst darkness 

and gloom, 
He gave up his life; when in Joseph's new 

tomb 
They laid him away, each bright prospect had 

fled; 
What more could they hope for? their Master 

was dead. 
Must the grave bury every fond thought 
That message from heaven by angels had 

wrought? 
No Saviour from sorrow, no power to keep, 
Is death a grim monster, an eternal sleep, 
This Galilee Hero a mere lump of clay. 
And would lay down his life to mold and de- 
cay? 

Most cheering thought! We know it is said 
In the Word of the Lord, Christ rose from the 

dead; 
And all shall come forth from the land and the 

sea; 
The grave cannot triumph — our Lord has the 

key. 
He said when on earth with the children of 

men, 
"I go to my Father, but will come again." 

Listen, my children, to what I say: — 

Beware of the perils impending today; 

Men's hearts, once courageous, are quaking 

with fear; 
Our nation is ruined; who'll save — Paul Re- 
vere? 
Ah, no; 'tis this rider; He's coming again 
In bright clouds of heaven — Hosanna! Amen! 



40 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

Though Freedom's flag continues to wave, 
No political this nation can save; 
Her liberty sleeps to awake never more — 
Her prosperous days of rejoicing are o'er. 
JVIen cry — "Peace and safety;" destruction is 

sure; 
Seek refuge in Jesus — your freedom secure. 

Kingdoms of earth are passing away 

Swift as the moments of a bright summer's 

day. 
"My kingdom." said Jesus, "is not of this 

world;" 
A banner of loyalty now is unfurled, 
The Sabbath of rest is forever a sign , 
Of the true Sanctifier and knowledge divine. 

Tyrannical laws, human-made creeds, 
Are not what a country of righteousness needs. 
No one representing the kingdom of light 
The laws will employ of the kingdoms of night, 
Enforcing religion men's conscience to kill. 
Christ pleads with the sinner: "Come, all ye 
who will." 

God so loved the world, after the fall 
He sent the Redeemer a Saviour for all; 
What a gift from the Father! Let us rejoice 
And as free moral agents, make our own choice. 
The Son of Jehovah will ever refrain 
Laying hold on earth's powers, subjects to 
gain. 

Christ comes, but not this nation to save; 
The flag of His kingdom will float o'er its 

grave ; 
The powers of darkness shall crumble and fall 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 41 

When the light of God's splendor beams down 

upon all; 
The dead shall arise from the cold, silent 

tomb. 
The beautiful Rose of fair Sharon shall bloom. 

The earth in her beauty the Lord shall restore, 
And loved ones shall meet there to part never- 
more; 
Through years of eternity, praises we'll sing 
To earth's greatest Hero — our Heavenly King; 
Such a message of love the angels did bear 
And all who receive it, Christ's glory may 
share. 



MOTHER NATURE. 

Mother Nature, in the springtime, 

Dons her dress of green, 
Never dreary, looks so cheery, 

Let us crown her queen. 
Flowers nodding to the breezes — 

Beautiful their bloom, 
■Gladness lending, ever sending 

Forth a sweet perfume. 

Mother Nature, fond of music. 

In the month of May 
One grand chorus bursts before us — 

Nature's orchestra. 
In her quaint but handsome parlors 

Children love to meet. 
She invites them and delights them 

With this music sweet. 



42 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

Mother Nature loves her children, 

Freely she will give 
Foods delicious and nutritious — 

That they all may live. 
In the sowing time fair Nature 

Covers o'er the seeds. 
Never shirking, always working 

For our future needs. 

Heat and moisture are provided 

Soon the seeds take root; 
With the sprouting there's no doubting 

Man shall gather fruit. 
Loving, kind is Mother Nature, 

Causing seeds to grow — 
Still befriending, ever sending 

Food to friend and foe. 

Bottled sunshine in the apple 

Snugly tucked away — 
What a planning! Nature's canning 

For a winter's day. 
Air and sunshine work together 

In the grape, the pear; 
Oh, what favor — rich their flavor — 

Everyone may share. 
Mother Nature, ever active, 

Would a lesson teach: 
Wisdom showing in the growing 

Of the juicy peach. 
Shall we not united labor 

In one common cause? 
Not forsaking, advocating 

Mother Nature's laws? 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

LUCIFER. 

Lucifer, son of the morning, 

First cover. ng cherub above, 
Honored of God next to Jesus, 

Possessor of infinite love; 
Created an upright being, 

God's throne and its raptures to share, 
Highest in power and glory. 

Of all the inhabitants there. 

Perfect in beauty; in wisdom 

Excelling the angels of light, 
Heaven rejoiced in thy presence — 

A creature so lovely and bright; 
There with the Eternal in heaven. 

With blessings surpassing our dreams, 
Glory enshrouding the Father 

Reflected on thee golden beams. 

Once in the Garden of Eden 

Thy beauty and comeliness shone, 
And unto thee a covering 

Became each rare and precious stone. 
Upon the holy mount of God 

So often there a welconmed guest, 
'Midst stones of fire, up and down 

Thy feet have trod — Jehovah blest. 

Lucifer, son of the morning, 

Thy ways were all perfect and free 
Erom the day thou v/ast created 

'Till sin was discovered in thee. 
Brightness corrupted thy wisdom. 

Rare beauty uplifted thine heart. 
Covering cherub, what folly 

From virtue and truth to depart. 



44 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

Envy arose in thy bosom 

With evil desire to reign; 
Thus sprang up discord in heaven, 

Resulting in eternal shame. 
I will ascend into heaven, 

My throne high exalted shall be 
Above the stars of Jehovah, 

His subjects shall bow down to me. 

Such vv^ere thoughts Lucifer cherished, 

And forth from the throne he did go. 
To walk with angelic beings, 

The seeds of contention to sow. 
His holy office forgotten 

As prince of the angels above. 
Where heaven's intelligents worship 

The Father of Infinite Love. 

Calling the Father a tyrant. 

Selfish, exacting, and stern, 
Unyielding, entreating the angels 

Such love, all pretention, to spurn. 
Legions of angels receiving 

The words of deception and wrong. 
Joined the rebellion, deserting 

The holy, the unselfish throng. 

Why did not the Father destroy 

This great instogator of woe, 
Nipping in bud the rebellion 

E're earth with her sins did o'erflow? 
To some this question unanswered, 

A seeming injustice doth rest. 
Reader, consider one moment 

The right of continued contest. 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 45 i 

■1 

Beginning, the arch deceiver { 

Who wiser than Daniel of old, j 

Pronounced the Father a tyrant — 1 

Time would this injustice unfold. ^ 

Charges against the Eternal ^ 

Would have been established by proof, j 

If God at the first had destroyed | 

This great adversary of truth. .? 



Thus opened a controversy — i 

Gross darkness arrayed against light, j 

Christ teach ng by perfect example, :; 

God's law dealing justice is right. ] 

Pure righteousness the lav^^ proclaims, 1 

God's loving character makes known. j 
Justice and mercy it maintains 

Forever on Jehovah's throne. ■ 

Just here the controversy lies; [ 

For Satan would the law efface, ; 
And all mankind would fain deprive 

Of heaven's gift — the Lord's free grace. 

But Michael and his angels fought ; 

And overcame this artful foe 

Who with his angels ever sought ] 

The law of God to overthrow. j 

i 

Therefore, ye heavens, now rejoice, i 

Likewise all ye who in them dwell; ,i 

The angels who God's law transgressed ] 

With Lucifer from heaven fell. I 
Think not the prophets and the law 

Christ would destroy. Did not he say, , 
"Fear God, and His commandments keep — 

My owrds shall never pass away?" 



46 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

Now all unlike his former state, 

Where love and purity were found, 
Is Satan's present dwelling place — 

He wanders o'er nuhallowed ground. 
Woe to inhabitants of earth! 

For, knowing that his time is short. 
As roaring lions seek their prey, 

The devil seeks God's plan to thwart. 

Deception, flattery were spent 

Upon the woman — sad her fate! 
When, reaching forth her hand, she took 

Forbidden fruit and boldly ate, 
A flood of evil overspread 

The earth where once, sin all unknown, 
A robe of glory could be seen 

Reflected from the Father's throne. 

Wars, pestilence, and famine mark 

The path of Lucifer's career, 
Pain, sorrow, anguish fill the heart, 

The world is cold and dark and drear. 
Sin, the transgression of the law, 

Sends forth a sickly poison breath. 
Nipping the buds of purity — 

The wages of all sin is death. 

To those who would God's children be, 

Temptation Satan offers each. 
Gird up the loins of your mind. 

The Father's ten commandments teach. 
Ne'er shall the controversy end 

Till that appointed day appears. 
When Christ Emmanuel shall come 

To banish earthly doubts and fears. 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 47 

Bathed in the waves of perfect bliss, 

God's children who have kept His law, 
Triumphant, on the. sea of glass, 

Shall stand, as John in vision saw. 
No more a sin-cursed earth shall groan, 

No more the saints shall be annoyed, 
When Jesus comes to claim his own. 

And the destroyer is destroyed. 



A RECIPE FOR LIFE. 

PART I. 
A Fruitful Visit. 

"Good morning, sir; whence comest thou? 

And what thy mission, pray? 
We have no roasted turkey here, 

On this Thanksgiving Day. 
You came by invitation, eh? 

A slight mistake, I see, 
No written invitation card 

Was sent to you from me. 
A friend of mine requested you? 

When did he bid you come 
And introduce yourself to me. 

In this my humble home? 

"Well, well, 'tis strange, to say the least; 

But, coming with a smile. 
Your cheerful ways an entrance gain. 

Sit down and chat awhile. 
Such peaceful features, calm and bright. 

With cheeks of rosy hue: 
Methinks 'tis heaven's blessing sent. 

I all but envy you. 
With aching head at early morn. 

And throbbing heart — ah me! 
I wake from out a restless sleep 

To rise in misery. 



48 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

"With coated tongue and better taste, 

My food I relish not, 
Although the choicest breakfast set — 

The cakes all piping hot; 
Yes, butter, too. and syrup rich, 

With coffee good and strong. 
But all in vain — they tempt me not — 

I'm sure there's something wrong. 
Next beefsteak, rare and juicy, brought; 

Fried eggs, hot pepper sauce, 
Enticing dishes, I assure — 

Alas! they seem but dross. 
"At dinner time a spare-rib roast, 

Chicken, a tender fry; 
Cranberry sauce and oyster soup, 

With tempting, fresh mince-pie. 
There's nothing missing — for our board 

With dainties rare is spread. 
I test them all — still no relief — 

Pain mult flies instead. 
Once, she now seated by my side 

Was like a rose in June, 
Behold her face now wan and pale. 

No trace of youthful bloom. 
"If those bright days could but return! 

Such wishes are in vain; 
The summer of one's life, when past, 

Will ne'er come back again. 
'Twas thirty years ago today 

That Rachel married me — 
Ambition was the bark we launched 

To bear us o'er life's sea. 
But storms of disappointment came; 

When sickness once assailed, 
Ambition sank beneath the wave 

And sorrow has prevailed. 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 49 

"Full fifteen years unwearied zeal 

Accumulated wealth. . 
What doth it profit? What reward? 

Gold cannot equal health. 
Talk not of hope or courage, sir, 

Unless you have a key 
That will unlock the door to health, 

For my poor wife and me. 
Desire health? Why question thus? 

Good health long have wooed. 
You hand me Kellogg's remedy — 

Pure water, wholesome food. 
"And this is Dr. Kellogg's rule? 

I've heard of him before, 
And many other just such cranks. 

They're v/riting by the score. 
But is it nol disgusting, sir, 

To preach such bills of fare? 
Breakfast, oat-meal, but one dish. 

And gems made light by air. 
Oh, no, I've never read his works, 

But others oft have said, 
*He advocates a man can live 

On simply graham bread.' 
"You point me to the Word of God. 

A firm foundation, sure. 
And claim, for every ailment, man 

Therein may find a cure. 
Here in the Proverbs, chapter four. 

Twenty to twenty-two, 
Is found a recipe for life, 

And I believe it true. 
Not life alone, but health, dear wife. 

To all their fiesh — just read: 
The meaning of those precious lines 

Supplies our every need. 



50 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

"One moment's prayerful thought upon 

The great redemptive plan 
Recalls to mind our Father names 

The proper foods for man. 
The sum and substance, fruits and grains. 

Do you remember, wife, 
Flesh meats were given by the Lord 

To shorten sinful life? 
I've read the Bible through and through 

With sin-beclouded mind. 
Its nourishment was overlooked 

The food I failed to find. 

"Haste, hasten, friend, the story tell, 

'Tis better far than wealth. 
Your name is quite appropriate — 

I hail with joy good health. 
A hearty welcome, call again. 

This study we'll resume— 
Nor shall we cease to search till both 

Regain a healthful bloom. 
But follow on with faithfulness 

In grace and knowledge grow, 
And seek with earnest, prayerful trust. 

The Father's will to know." 

A FRUITFUL DINNER. 
PART II. 
"Dear John, on this Thanksgiving day, 

A dinner shall be given, 
A board, with dainties rare, be spread 

With wholesome foods from Heaven, 
Not that the manna shall come down 

As unto Irseal's camp — 
You understand our table, dear, 

Must bear the heavenly stamp. 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 51 

"Foods of divine appointments, John, 

So plentiful in store, 
Shall greet the eye of every guest— 

They need expect no more. 
Baked beans, well seasoned, with protose, 

I'm sure they will enjoy— 
We'll nothing place before them, John, 

Their stomachs to annoy. 

"Fruit crackers, oat-meal biscuits, nuts. 

Ripe apples, cherries red, 
Granola, with fruit juices served, 

Zwieback — or toasted bread. 
We'll have a berry pudding, John, 

A dish of well cooked rice, 
Hygienic cake, made free from grease 

And every kind of spice. 

"The grape in purple clusters rich, 

The peach, the plum, the pear; 
Shall all our neighbors' little folks 

This model dinner share? 
Oh, yes! Let this our object be 

These little ones to teach — 
I think I'm some excited, John, 

I mentioned last the peach. 

"Oh, no, I call to mind the pear, 

Bananas, figs, granose, 
We'll have nut butter, graham gems, 

And feast upon nuttose; 
The orange, yes, and lemonade — 

For this our drink shall be; 
No cup of coffee shall entice: 

We'll offer them no tea." 



52 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

"No one can teach true health reform, 

Nor health reform can live, 
While unto others, day by day, 
We'll never on our table place 

That which brings death they give. 

Those things we know to be 
A detriment for man to eat — 

'Tis truth that makes men free. 

"Tis not the act of leaving off 

Those unclean, ugly things, 
But faith alone in Jesus Christ 

That health and beauty brings. 
But faith, if living, manifests 

Itself in deeds of love: 
The glory unto Christ belongs 

And praise to God above," 

"Rachael, your face, an open book. 

Reveals the gospel truths: 
That rosy tint of former days 

The restoration proves. 
How simple are the foods for man! 

So beautiful! So pure! 
'Tis peaceful bliss to eat and live 

And rest in Christ secure. 

"No good thing shall the Lord withhold 

From those who walk upright. 
The silver and the gold are his : 

He spake and there was light. 
How thankful should we daily be! 

Withhold no joyful praise. 
Forget not Heaven's benefits — 

All are Thanksgiving days! 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

"Time's river flows so very swift 

It scarcely seems a year 
Since Kellogg's Magazine arrived. 

Our fainting hearts to cheer. 
An advocate of righteousness — 

God bless with great reward 
His servants who through patient toil 

Make manifest our Lord." 

A SEEKER FOR TRUTH. 

PART HI. 
"Rachel, I thought I'd call today, 

And learn the reason why 
Your table was not laden down 

With spare-ribs, chicken pie, 
Roast beef, sliced ham and oyster soup, 

Tea, coffee, sugar, cream, 
Preserves, rich cake. I asked myself, 

'What do these people mean?' 
"Elizebeth, I'm glad you've come 

I'm willing to explain: 
All those who follow Nature's laws 

Need not abide in pain. 
Why sacrifice God-given power? 

To appetite a slave 
Drag through a weary, worthless life. 

And fill an early grave? 
"Fruits, grains and nuts, I nuderstand, 

Are man's appointed food. 
The Lord created them and saw 

That which he made was good." 
"What strange ideas! Pray, let me ask. 

How did you find that out? 
May we not feast on pork and beans? 

Sausage and sauer kraut?" 



54 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

"Yes, Lizzie, God will not compel — 

He simply gives the best: 
But if we hearken to His voice 

I'm sure we're greatly blessed. 
Yet this is not the vital point — 

To glorify his name 
Is why we should the truth obey 

And wondrous love proclaim. 

You know poor health has been our lot. 

We've found a better way: 
Some Bible truths were sent to us; 

They came Thanksgiving day 
One year ago, and thus this change. 

What makes you look so queer? 
Perhaps you think, why were they sent? 

She has a Bible here. 

**A Bible! Yes, indeed, I have, 

And you've a Bible, too; 
Just open it and read the verse 

That I point out to you. (Prov. 4:20-22) 
I know you read that blessed book — 

I read it every day: 
And yet our sin-polluted hearts 

Lose sight of Heaven's way. 

"Genesis one, verse twenty-nine. 

Please turn and read. 'Tis plain: 
Man should not live on animals 

But nuts and fruit and grain." 
^'Rachel, the Bible names the beasts 

That man may slay for meat. 
They chew the cud, have cloven hoofs. 

Why then refuse to eat?" 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 55 

"All things that live and move, the Lord 

Has given us to eat. 
Fruits, grains and nuts are very good. 

This is not said of meat. 
But at the hand of every beast, 

Thy life, the cost, shall pay. 
Though man is free to make the choice — 

'Tis death for him to slay. 

"Man's hand was never made to slay 

The creatures of God's word: 

His teeth were never formed to tear 

The flesh of beast or bird. 
Endowed with noble faculties — 

Free from the guilt of shame — 
God's master-piece of workmanship 

Should glorify his name. 

"Eat — hearken now — that which is good: 

Hear — and your soul shall live: 
Ho! Everyone that thirsteth, come! 

My life I freely give. 
Yes, life and health, the Lord bestows 

On those who choose the good: 
All thy diseases shall be healed — 

Thy strength shall be renewed. 

"I love these blessed truths — to live 

That all the world may see: 
It glorifies our Father's name 

To set the captives free. 
Disease and sickness, pain and death, 

Each, one and all, the same. 
May be forbidden to defile. 

Cast out, in Jesus' name." 



5G SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

HALF-WAY DOING WILL NOT DO. 

With one eye open, one eye shut, 

You see just half awake: 
I half-way dreamed and half-way thought 

"One soul for Jesus' sake." 
■ A voice then whispered in my ear 

"Is half-way labor right?" 
Wide open popped the other eye — 

"I'll work with strength and might." 

This half-way doing will not do 

'Twill only license shirk, 
One soul can ne'er be drawn to Christ 

If I but half-way work. 
Rich blessings, day by day, are sent 

From Heaven unto me 
That I to others may impart 

And thus a blessing be. 

Without a murmur or a doubt, 

With fervent spirit toil. 
Seeds if when sown fall by the way. 

In unproductive soil; 
The labor shall not be in vain. 

Perform in faith thy part — 
The act of sowing shall enrich 

The garden of the heart. 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 57 

THE NATIONAL REFORM. 

As an angry, rushing river, 

Or a most destructive storm, 
Bursting forth in all its fury, 

Comes the National Reform. 
For the cry of peace and safety, 

Which resounds from shore to shore, 
Is a sign of swift destruction, 

God proclaims in sacred lore. 1 

This is now a Christian nation; 

Man no labor shall perform 
On the Sabbath of Jehovah, 
Says the National Reform. 
But these National Reformers, 

Full of boasting, full of pride. 
For the worship of the image 2 

God's commandment set aside. 

The rest-day to be remembered 
These reformers have reversed, — 

The commandment of 3 Jehovah 

Reads the "seventh," not the "first." 

If they loved the truths of heaven. 
They would keep the holy day. 

And would grant their fellow's freedom 

To accept or disobey. 4 

Clamoring for civil power, 

These blind leaders of the blind 5 
Think to Christianize the nation 

By compelling all mankind. 
Holy prophets, 6 the disciples, 7 

And the Saviour* did forewarn. 
That deception might not lead us 

In this National Reform. 



58 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

Carefully the Book of Daniel 

And the Revelation search, 8 
To obtain divine instruction 

Of the great apostate church. 
Of four universal kingdoms 

Daniel speaks in language plain; 9 
Power to each king is given 

For a universal reign. 10 

Assyrians ruled triumphant; 
These the Persians overthrew. 
Later years the Grecian power 

Medo-Persia did subdue. 
Next appears the Roman kingdom — 

Pagan first, then papal beast; 
For twelve hundred years and sixty 

Persecution never ceased. 

From the character and power 

Which this dreadful beast displays. 
We may gather information, — 

Lessons for the latter days, 11 
Rapidly his strength developed. 

Only evil his intent; 
To destroy, yea, to devour, 

All his energies were bent. 

In 12 ten parts Rome was divided; 

These ten horns do symbolize. 13 
In a vision God gave Daniel, 

A little horn did arise; 14 
Three from out the ten uprooted 

By a well-constructed plan; 
For this little horn of Daniel 

Represents a sinful man. 15 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 59 

Waxed he strong, and fierce, and sinful; 

War against the saints was made. 16 
Nothing did his progress hinder, 

Nor aught his cruel power stayed. 
Nothing did his progress hinder? 

I would like just here to say, 
After that the Holy Spirit 

Was withdrawn from out his way. 17 

Then we know the great red dragon 

All his power did bestow 
On the beast of Daniel's vision, 
In the days of long ago. 18 
After which, the Roman kingdom 

In the papal form held sway; 
We may only learn its horrors 

In the final judgment day! 

Of the ceaseless persecution 

Which upon God's children fell 
By her instruments of torture, 

Human tongue can never tell! 
Hundreds, thousands, millions perished, 

Thus historians relate; 
All this cruelty resulted 

From uniting church and state! 



Constant^ne, a Roman ruler, i 

Known as Constantine the Great, i 

An alliance formed with bishops j 

For uniting church and state. '] 

To promulgate heathen worship, [ 

In three hundred twenty-one, 

Passed a law for Sunday-keeping; 1 

Thus the evil work went on. ^ 



60 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

Soon these treacherous acts were strengtn- 
ened, 

When, five hundred thirty-three, 
Power to tlie pope was given 

In Justinian's decree. 
One by one, laws were enacted, 

Union of the church and state 
Was established by the Romans 

In five hundred thirty-eight. 

When a wife who leaves her husband,. 

To another man is wed. 
She comm'tteth fornication; 19 

That is what the Saviour said. 
Thus the church is called a harlot. 

For her husband she did leave, 
And became the wife of Caesar. 

By the state, she did conceive. 

Kings of earth with her committeth 

Fornication day by day. 20 
She can bring forth nothing holy, 

Living in adultery! 
If these National Reformers 

Could their mother church behold. 
They would understand the Scriptures, 

How for naught themselves they've 
sold. 21 

But to warn them of their danger. 

We shall speak in their behalf: — 
In the book of Revelation 

God presents her photograph. 22 
Whatsoever things are written 23 

By the Lord, we can but say 
Are to shield us from all evil, — 

Pointing out the narrow way. 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 61 

Carefully each feature study 

As she journeys through the land, 
Clothed in fascinating colors, 

With a golden cup in hand 
Filled with filth of fornication. 

Which betrays her evil state. 
Read the name upon her forehead, — 

Mystery, Babylon the Great. 24 

Once again v/e call attention 

To the workings of the beast. 
In the days of tribulation 25 

When the persecution ceased. 
He, a deadly wound receiving, 26 

For a time, is seen to wane; 
But the Bible plainly teaches 

He supremacy shall gain. 

Ilevelation, thirteenth chapter, 

Daniel's prophecy makes plain, 
Showing how the Roman kingdom 

Ruling power shall regain; 
Here another beast appeareth, 27 

With two horns which symbolize 
Civil and religious power. 

In some nation to arise. 

Lamb-like first, this new-born creature. 
But his might was soon increased; 

Then he exercised his power, 
And an image to the beast 

Was accomplished by uniting 

Church and state. Amazed we stand; 

For this beast of Revelation 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

Represents our own fair land! 

In the year of eighteen hundred, 

February, sixty-three, 
The first move in this direction 

Was effected; for, you see 
Representatives united 

When from seven states they came, 
And as National Reformers, 
Have obtained a world-wide fame. 

January twenty-seven. 

Eighteen hundred sixty-four, 
At a national convention 

These reformers met once more; 
Resolutions were adopted, 

And to Congress they did send 
A petition for that body 

Their religion to defend. 

Woman's Christian Temperance Union 

With this movement did unite; 
Next the Prohibition party 

Joined them daughterless, thought it right, 
Followed by the Sabbath Union, 

Eighteen hundred eighty-eight. 
Sought religious legislation, — 

Union of the church and state. 

Then the chief originator 

Of the movement did appeal 
Unto Cardinal Gibbons, thinking 

To make sure our nation's weal; 
Ah, methinks I see the Cardinal — 

First he muses, then he laughs. 
O'er the contents of that letter 

From the Reverend Mr. Crafts. 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 63 

To be sure, the cardinal's answer i 

Was in favor of the plan, 

"I admit your esteemed favor," 1 

Wrote he to this reverend man. t 
To dispense with Sunday labor, 

Cardinal Gibbons would, of course, ; 

Favor Sunday legislation, — ^ 

Rigidly its laws enforce. : 

This declared a Christian nation j 

February, 'ninety-two, i 

Makes these National Reformers j 

Still more eager to pursue ] 

Every lover of pure freedom, ; 

And to silence those who say, ■ 

"God's commandment reads the seventh ] 

Is the holy Sabbath day." .; 

Nov/ these National Reformers ; 

In the great religious field, ''■■ 

Sow the seeds of persecution : 

Which shall carnal fruitage yield. i 

All the power of the former 28 ■ 

Shall the latter beast display; i 
The last point of truth disputed 

Is Jehovah's Sabbath day. 29 ■ 

The formation of the image i 

To the beast so near complete, \ 

Tell me. Christian, are you ready j 

This great issue for to meet? j 

Can you with an understading j 

And with love, the message give — 30 j 

Warn the people of their danger, 1 

Bid them look to Christ and live? 31 j 



64 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

John beheld a mighty angel 

In the midst of heaven fly, 32 
With the everlasting Gospel 

And to every nation cry: — 
"Fear the Lord, to Him give glory, 

Lo, the judgment hour is here! 
Render homage to thy Maker, 

Soon the Saviour shall appear." 

Swift another angel followed 33 

With a message, crying loud: — 
"Babylon is fallen, fallen, — 

That great c'.ty once so proud. 
For the people of all nations 

Of her wine she made to drink; 34 
Wine of wrath, of fornication, 

Now with Babylon they sink." 

After these, another angel, 35 

Clothed with power from on high, 
All the earth with glory lightened. 

And with mighty voice did cry: — 
"Worship not the beast or image, 36 

Wine of v/rath of God shall fill 
Up the cup of indignation; 

Those who fail to do God's will, 

"Shall receive the bitter portion; 

Joyfully refuse to give 
Homage to the beast or image — 

Turn to Jesus, look and live. 
In the lake that burns with fire, 37 

With the beast the wicked go; 
But through Christ, the righteous triumph 

Over death, the last great foe. 38 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. G5 

"Here are they who God's commandments 

And the faith of Jesus keep. 39 
Holy angels round them hover, 

Never slumber, never sleep; 40 
But with vigilance and patience 

Tenderly the saints protect. 
That the image of the Father 

All His people may reflect." 

Read, and prayerfully inquire: — 

"Father, do these truths belong 
To our day? Oh, may I ever 

Choose the right, and from the wrong 
Send the angels to protect me. 

Father, shield me from the storm; 
Help m.e understand the errors 

Of this National Reform." 



1— I. Thes., 5:3. 

2— Rev. 13:14, 15; Ch. 14:9-12. 

3— Ex., 20:8-11. 

4— John, 12:47; Matt, 7:12. 

5— Matt, 15:14. 

6 — Isa., 2:2-5. Compare what the people 
say here with what the Lord says in verse G, 
and Joel, 3:9-14. 

7— 11. Thes., 2:1-12; H. Tim., 3:1-5. 

*— Matt, 24:3-5. 

8— Dan., 7:20-25; Rev., 13:1-10; Cr. 17:1-6. 

9— Dan., 2:36-40; Ch. 7:2-7, 17. 



2:3, 4. 



10— Dan., 


2:38, 39 and 


1 1 — Rom. 


, 15:4. 


12— Dan., 


7:7. 


13 — Dan., 


7:24. 


14— Dan., 


7:8. 


15 — Dan., 


7:20; H. Thes 



66 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

16— Dan., 7:21. 

17—11. Thes. 2:7. 

18— Rev. 13:2. 

19— Matt., 5:32; Rom. 7:3; Rev., 17:5. 

20— Rev., 18:3. 

21— Isa., 52:3. 

22— Rev., 17:3, 4. 

23—1. Cor., 10:11. 

24— Rev., 17:5. 

25— Matt., 24:29; Mark, 13:24. 

26— Rev., 13:3. 

27— Rev., 13:11. 

28— Rev., 13:12. 

29— John, 5:16-18. 

30— Matt, 10:16; Gal., 5:6. 

31— John, 1:29; Ch., 3:14, 15. 

32— Rev., 14:6, 7. 

33— Rev., 14:8. 

34— Rev., 18:3. 

35— Rev., 18:1,2. 

36— Rev., 14:9-12. 

37— Rev., 20:10. 

38—1. Cor., 15:26. 

39— Rev., 14:12. 

40— Heb. 1:14; Ps., 91:11. 



(LESSON TAUGHT BY A LITTLE 

LEAF.) 

A beautiful carpet, gold, crimson and green. 
All through the great forest one day could be 

seen, 
When a servant of God by one little leaf, 
Was more fully convinced of that blessed be- 
lief. 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 67 

Yes, one little leaf of a very rich brown 
Let go of the tree and came rustling down; 

Twas whirled in the air by the wind, round 
and round, 

A-t the feet of our pastor it fell to the ground. 

And these are the words that the little leaf 

said, 
As the minister, listening, bent down his head: 
"Live chiefly for others, and then you will be 
More like the Redeemer, who suffered for 

thee." 

The grain had been gathered. The wind with 

a sigh 
Whispered, "Autumn is dying, cold winter is 

nigh;" 
The trees looked so cheerless, and each seemed 

to know 
Their branches, now bare, must be covered 

with snow. 

"My life's work is o'er, I have found rest at 

last; 
Soon I shall be numbered with things of the 

past; 
But will you remember the words I now say? 
If you wish to find peace, they will show you 

the way." 
The following Sabbath this story he told; 
To me 'twas more precious than silver or 

gold; 
And more than one heart he robbed of its 

grief, 
By repeating the story of a little brown leaf. 



68 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

(AUTHOR AND FINISHER OF 
FAITH.) 

Author of Faith, in me complete the same! 

Doubts, unbelief, depart, in Jesus' name. 
Author and Finisher of Faith, I pray 

Bestow Thy healing power on me this day. 
A paralytic full of sin am I — 

Apply Thy blood, heal, cleanse, yea, purify! 
Helpless I call on Thee: yes, Lord, I plead, 

Possessing naught, supply me every need. 



Mercy and truth are never sought in vain. 

I will to Thy will, dear Lord, proclaim: 
By me the depths of ever lasting love 

Provided man, sent from the courts above. 
Let faith be .manifested by those signs 

Which follow true believers, faith thai 
shines! 
Dark as a midnight hour, void of Thee 

Oh, Lamps of Life, ignite and burn in me! 



Author of Faith, on Thee I now believe! 

The fullness of Thy promise I receive. 
Held by Thy power above the blight of sin, 

Let me thus live some other soul to win. 
Lord! I but ask on others to bestow 

Receiving means — impart to friend and 
foe: 
Filled with unselfish love I fain will break 

The Bread of Life and give for Jesus sake! 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 69 

IMPROVE THE PRESENT. 

The joys long gone by we so frequently men- 
tion, 

The beautiful future attracts our attention; 

Today, with its duties, is sadly neglected 

By dwelling on things that are past or ex- 
pected. 

Precious moments are lost in vain expecta- 
tion 

Of future events born of imagination. 

Opportunities fly; make haste to receive them, 

God's words never fail if we'll only believe 
them. 

Grieve not for the past — present moments are 

given, 
That we may rejoice in the message of heaven; " 
Gird on the armor: weary not in repeating 
God's plan of redemption — the moments are 

fleeting. 

To those who love Jesus, and wait his appear- 
ing, 

All things work together for good — Oh, how 
cheering! 

Christ said, "In the world ye shall have trbu- 
lation," 

But let us rejoice, — 't's our purification. 

Each moment improved means a due prepara- 
tion 

For Christ's second coming — the great con- 
summation, 

When all the redeemed of the Father's crea- 
tion 

Return unto Zion, a glorified nation. 



70 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

PRACTICE WHAT YOU PREACH 

"Do unto others as you would 

That others do to you," 
Is well worth heeding by mankind. 

To principle be true! 
If, in the common walks of life, 

Right principles you teach — 
Whatever one's profession, you 

Must practice what you preach. 

All those who labor for the Lord 

The fruit must first partake; 
When filled with righteousness they'll bear 

Rich fruit for Jesus' sake. 
Now let the clergy keep in mind, 

If souls you wish to reach — 
When in the pulpit or at home 

You'll practice what you preach. 

But not the minister alone 

Should strictly to the mark; 
Too often members of the church 

Lead others in the dark. 
Just please remember when you go 

To Sabbath school and teach — 
If fruits of righteousness are born 

You'll practice what you preach. 

Do you bear the name of Christian? 

Whate'er you sow you reap. 
•Awake! Be up and doing, for 

Remember talk is cheap. 
If liberty you cherish, when 

The laws such rights impeach. 
By returning good for evil 

You practice what you preach. 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 71 

A man may hasten to the field 

With half enough to eat, 
But with the labors of the day 

He never can compete. 
So when you talk a health reform 

And would its value teach — 
Provide the most nutritious foods — 

And practice what you preach. 

The warning message going forth 

Points to the law divine; 
Put on the wedding garment and 

Within Christ's kingdom shine. 
The law of God is broken, oh. 

Repairers of the breach! 
So live that others can but say 

You practice what you preach. 



QUOTATIONS FROM SCHOOL POEMS. 

Each school day like a bud appears, 

Each week is termed a leaf, 
And twining these, with months and years. 

We form a floral wreath. 

That is, the knowledge which we gain 



Is like the blossoms rare, j 



I 



Though it adorns the maiden's brain. 
And not her golden hair. 

This grand old puzzle-box, the earth. 
Alike to all is free; 

True knowledge teaches us its worth — 
Unlocks its mystery. 



72 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

Each has a duty of his own; 

Arise at once and start; 
Do not sit idle as the drone — 

Accomplish well your part. 



KNOWLEDGE. 

O, knowledge! purest gem of richest jewels, 

All hope, all happiness, within thee lies. 
Thou art to me as water to the ocean, 
As flowers to the land, as stars to skies — 
When all the earth is wrapped in silent 
night. 

He who pursues the path of knowledge is not 
content with what he knows — for the acquire- 
ments of today awaken within him a desire to 
unravel the mysteries of tomorrow. The life 
of such a one will resemble an album filled 
with beautiful features, wrought by the integ- 
rity of a sanctified will. When the last day 
which represents the last leaf is completed, 
God grant that such an album may be fastened 
with a clasp of faith and thus remain until the 
Judgment Day — when faith shall be exchanged 
for life eternal. 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 73 

THE RESURRECTION. 

Man is but mortal here below; 
So teaches inspiration. 
. All who believe when they receive 
The story of creation, 
Adore God's plan in forming man, 

Which makes him not immortal; 
Thus when we die, we do not fly 
To heaven's shining portal. 

"I came to seek and save the lost;" 

These words by Christ were spoken, 
This sacred truth should stand a proof 

That heaven's richest token 
Is He who gave himself to save 

Man from the dark reflection. 
That he should fall with none to call 

Forth by a resurrection. 

If we believe that Jesus died 

And rose again in power, 
Why should we weep for those who sleep? 

The resurrection hour 
Is drawing near, when loved ones dear 

Whom death from us did sever, 
Clothed in Christ's might and robes of light, 

We'll meet to part with never. 

The resurrection is our hope, 

We trust the Lord of heaven; 
Death cannot keep her silent sleep. 

The promise has been given: 
Christ comes to save. Forth from the grave 

When he as King descending. 
Saints shall arise to seize the prize 

With shouts of victory blending. 



74 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

Oh, blessed hope! we may rejoice, 

Though here awhile in sorrow 
We'll watch and pray for the glad day, 

The dawning of that morrow. 
When all the gloom of death's dark tomb 

With Satan's last deception, 
Away shall flee and cease to be, 

Lost in the resurrection. 



AN ANGEL'S WARNING. 

Sinner, hearken to the story: 
Earth is lightened with a glory. 

From on high. 
Lo, an angel with great power, 
Warning gives of a dark hour. 

Drawing nigh. 
Fierce the conflict just before us, 
Gloomy clouds now hover o'er us, 

Heed the cry. 
Babylon the habitation, 
Of uncleaniiess, fornication; 
In her sins our once proud nation, 

Sinketh low. 

Church and state a union plighted, 
Liberty of conscience blighted, 

Sad our home. 
Protestants no more protesting, 
Sunday sacredness requesting. 

Bow to Rome. 
All in vain the angel's warning, 
Church and state the message scorning^ 

Seek their own. 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 75 

For amid untold confusion, 
Congress passed a resolution, 
Which makes void our constitution, 
Freedom dies. 

Now the beast of Revelation, 
Finds his image in our nation. 

Smiling pope. 
Protestants their service lending, 
Priests and popery befriending. 

Blinded grope. 
With the mother church alluring, 
Civil power fast securing. 

Where is. hope? 
Hark! the angel cries awaken! 
All thy freedom Rome has taken. 
With the law of God forsaken. 

Sin abounds. 

Can you not discern the harlot. 
Gorgeous robe, purple and scarlet? 

This her pride. 
Look again upon earth's waters, 
See Rome's fascinating daughters. 

By her side; 
Mounting now the beast together. 
Every sacred tie to sever, 

Swift they ride. 
Cruel Rome! all earthly dower. 
Now invested in thy power, 
Brings to earth her darkest hour 

Ever known. 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

While the saints are watching, yearning. 

Waiting for their Lord's returning, 

Hope revives. 

Now the enemy pursuing, 

All his energies renewing, 

Seek their lives. 
But each saint on Christ relying, 
Jesus, needed strength supplying. 

Harder strives. 
While the Saviour's voice they're hearing. 
Through the Gospel truths, how cheering, 
Their redemption now is nearing. 

Blessed hope! 

Christian, trust a little longer. 

Faith and hope and love grow stronger. 

By the fight. 
In the heart a light that's beaming. 
Richer than the sunlight streaming, 

Scatters night. 
Soon a triumph to you given 
Every foe the God of heaven 

Shall affright. 
Sinner haste! accept salvation. 
Pardon, peace and consolation. 
Unto you this invitation 

Christ extends. 

Worship thou the God of heaven. 
Perfect peace shall then be given. 

Seek the r:ght. 
Liberty in Christ receiving. 
All his promises believing, 

God is light. 



SEEDS OF TRUTH. 77 

He will banish all your sadness, 
Turn your mourning into gladness, 

Trust his might. 
Shrink from earth's beguiling pleasure, 
Seek a more enduring treasure, 
Love divine and without measure, 

Heaven's gift. 



ALPHA AND OMEGA. 

In the beginning was the word. 
The day far spent is all too late 
For Grace Divine to keep from sin: 
Far better at the early morn 
To seek God's favor — ask for strength 
In the beginning-^trusting Him. 
The truth, the life, the light, the way. 
Thou shalt not stumble — neither fall — 
When tempted Christ is in all. 

The world's Redeemer patient stands 
At the heart's door, and gently pleads 
An entrance; turn Him not away: 
His strength is offered — for in vain 
The strength of human flesh to save 
From wrong: bid Him come in today 
And sup with thee. He will abide. 
Purge, purify thy heart, make clean: 
Trust not to self, but on Him lean. 



78 SEEDS OF TRUTH. 

Remember Peter, when he asked 
The Lord "and what shall this man do?" 
Was looking back: why need one know 
The will of God but for himself? 
And, trusting, follow on to do. 
Fear not that others falling short 
Shall hinder thee, seek thou to grow 
In grace and knowledge of the truth. 
The perfect pattern keep in sight. 
Thy life shall then be fashioned right. 

In the beginning by His word 
All things that are, Christ did create. 
With the same power he upholds 
The worlds — each in its proper place. 
By Him, for Him, all things were made. 
When to our minds this truth unfolds 
.The Alpha and Omega stands 
A faithful, never-failing friend 
The first: the last: beginning: end! 




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Page. 

Preface 3 

Sketch of Author's Life 4 

School Days Come Again 10 

The Old Home 11 

In Memory of Ellen 13 

Gert and I 15 

Homestead Life 16 

Further West 20 

The Cherished Rin e 21 

Peace on Earth, Good Will to Men 26 

Life's Bread and Water 27 

God's Truth is Marching On 28 

The Best of Food 29 

What Shall We Drink 30 

Children, Come to Jesus 31 

God's Word May Guide 32 

The Creation 33 

God's Memorial of Creation 34 

A New Home 35 

Earth's Greatest Hero 37 

Mother Nature 41 

Lucifer 43 

A Recipe For Life 47 

A Fruitful Dinner 50 

Half Way Doing Will Not Do 56 

The National Reform 57 

Lesson Taught by a Little Leaf 66 

Author and Finisher of Faith 68 

Improve the Present 69 

Practice What You Preach 70 

Quotations from School Poems 71 

Knowledge 72 

The Resurrection 73 

An Angel's Warninjr 74 

Alpha and Omega 77 



